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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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